Introduction and goal: universities spend large sums of money and resources on scientific research which short terms results are often difficult to predict, medium term achievements are uncertain, and long term returns may prove disappointing. In a policy making view, t More
Introduction and goal: universities spend large sums of money and resources on scientific research which short terms results are often difficult to predict, medium term achievements are uncertain, and long term returns may prove disappointing. In a policy making view, these expenses should be justified for society that are the real investors. The goal of this paper is to investigate comparative impact of Iran’s polytechnics on industry and technology. Method: This paper use Bibliometrics methods and indicators. 17 polytechnics are evaluated based on their patent’s citations to scientific articles, innovative knowledge, technological impacts, Joint research publications with industry and number of patents in 4 patents databases including General Office of Industrial Property patent database, Us patent and EPO. Findings: Among Iran’s polytechnics and based on innovative knowledge, number of Us patents citations and University-industry research cooperation Sharif university is first. In technological impacts Isfahan University of Technology is first and this university is jointly first with K.N.Toosi University of Technology based on PCT patents. Amirkabir University based on intramural patents is in first place. Iran’s polytechnics haven’t good position relative to world class universities.
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